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Naples Real Estate Show Topic: “Are housing staying on the market longer?”
James D. York P.A., a local Realtor is the host with Realtors Michael and Morgan York of York Real Estate Group of Downing Frye Realty. The show is called “SWFL Real Estate Update” Covers current issues or trends that could benefit you! The show has different guests who specialize in current relevant topics in the Real Estate industry. If you have any questions about upcoming topics or have a topic for the show email us at JDY@YorkNaples.com. Shows can also be seen on the website: www.NaplesYorkRealEstate.com under icon online education.
FL Star Construction completes miniature golf course
FL Star Construction, a division of FL Star Development, has completed construction of the Volcano Mountain Adventure Golf, an 18-hole miniature golf course located at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard in Naples. Construction of the course began in 2021. The course occupies a 1-acre site and includs a 14-foot volcano at its center with tropical landscaping and water features.
TRANSACTIONS
Investment Properties Corporation
Every Step Counts Behavioral Therapy, LLC leased 1,700 square feet of office space from CCK Investments LLC, LLC located at 6720 Lone Oak Boulevard. Patrick Fraley negotiated this transaction.
James D. Ferns, IV purchased 318 square feet of commercial space from Terra Verde Rentals LLC located at 1133 Industrial Boulevard, Suite C-19 for $99,500. Christine McManus negotiated this transaction.
Muller Management, LLC leased 6,313 square feet of commercial space from Super Towers, Inc. located at 9930 Channel 30 Drive. Christine McManus represented the Landlord and Robert Muller of Keller Williams Elite Realty represented the Tenant.
The Edward W. Morawski Trust Dated October 14, 2002 purchased 313 square feet of commercial space from Terra Verde Rentals, LLC located at 1133 Industrial Boulevard, Suite C-21 for $99,500. Christine McManus negotiated this transaction.
River Bend Holdings, LLC leased 4,739 square feet of office space from Naples Financial Center LLC located at 4851 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 301. Patrick Fraley and Sara Masterson represented the Landlord and Dougall McCorkle of Premier Commercial represented the Tenant.
LSI Companies, Inc.
LSI Companies, Inc. brokered a 306.3± acre planned unit development property and 600 TDU’s in Punta Gorda for $19,500,000. The property and TDU’s were acquired by CC Burnt Store, LLC. The property is located at 13000 Burnt Store Rd., Punta Gorda. The deal was brokered by Randy Thibaut, William Rollins and Justin Thibaut.
LSI Companies, Inc. brokered a 10± acre agricultural property in Bonita Springs for $651,000. The property was acquired by GMS Real Estate Investment, LLC, from Bonita Grande LLC. The property is located at Bonita Grande Drive, Bonita Springs. The deal was brokered by Christi Pritchett.
RE/MAX Realty Group
Off the Chart Holdings LLC: Island Resort located at 2904 & 2938 Sanibel Blvd., St. James City for $3,650,000 to FFC Property Group LLC. Lenée Peach represented the buyer.
Del Prado Properties LLC: 5.09 acres located at 2601 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral for $1,000,000 to Del Prado Cape Development LLC. Jim McMenamy represented the seller and Dario Peretti with Silver Developers LLC represented the buyer.
Yoshihiro & Sharon M Suzuki: 4,800 SF building located at 8111 Broadway Ave E, Estero for $750,000 to TSY Holdings Inc. Rachael Guertin, Jennifer Castriotta and Michael J. Frye represented the seller and Pam Wittenauer-Bratton represented the buyer.
OMNIA B2B LLC: 5,180 SF building located at 720 Pondella Rd., North Fort Myers for $354,000 to Wellness Suite Weston, LLC. Abigail Kesslak and Michael J. Frye represented the buyer and Pam Wittenauer-Bratton represented the seller.
Shade Zebib: 1,423 SF space located at 12165 Metro Pkwy. Unit 5, Fort Myers for $275,000 to James W. Gorman, Jr and Terri Lynn Lorenz. Abigail Kesslak and Michael J. Frye represented the buyer and Steve Daria with Maxim LLC represented the buyer.
Estero Ridge LLC: 6,100 SF space located at 20041 S Tamiami Trl, Estero to Floral Artistry of the Islands, Inc. Rachael Guertin, Jennifer Castriotta and Michael J. Frye represented the tenant and Phillip Josberger with KOVA represented the landlord.
Brixmor Bonita Springs LLC: 4,067 SF space located at 3250 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Suite 202, Bonita Springs to J&M Salazar LLC. Rachael Guertin, Jennifer Castriotta and Michael J. Frye represented the tenant and Josh During with Brixmor Bonita Springs LLC represented the landlord.
Calypso Equity LLC: 800 SF space located at 16521 San Carlos Blvd, Suite 120, Fort Myers to Charlotte and Lee Real Estate and Property Management, Inc. Abigail Kesslak and Michael J. Frye represented the transaction.
CRE Consultants
Physicians Medical Group of Southwest Florida, LLC leased an 8,840 SF office space at 3800 Colonial Boulevard, Suite 200, Fort Myers from 3800 Kolonial Blvd, LLC. Enn Luthringer negotiated the transaction.
Porter Moving Company, LLC leased a 7,500 SF industrial space in Woodlawn Industrial Park at 28261 Woodlawn, Unit F, Punta Gorda from NSMKM, LLC. Fred Kermani represented the lessor and Erin Harrel of Keller Williams Realty represented the lessee in negotiating the transaction.
CRE Consultants leased a 2,382 SF office space in the 1100 on 5th building at 1100 5th Avenue S, Suite 404, Naples from 1100 5th Ave, LLC. Dave Wallace and David Wallace negotiated the transaction.
Pulte Home Company, LLC leased a 2,473 SF office space in Walden Center at 24311 Walden Center Drive, Suite 201, Naples from Walden Center, LP. Enn Luthringer represented the lessee and Brandon Stoneburner of Colliers represented the lessor in negotiating the transaction.
HighTower Holding, LLC leased a 2,154 SF office space at 9045 Strada Stell Court, Suite 101, Naples from Vanderbilt 101, LLC. Enn Luthringer represented the lessee and Clint Sherwood of IPC represented the lessor in negotiating the transaction.
PERSONNEL
Maureen Henson joins Suffolk as Vice President of People & Culture
Suffolk recently hired Maureen Henson as its new Vice President of People & Culture for the Southeast. In this role, Henson will focus on increasing Suffolk’s commitment to the employee experience, project standards, engagement, retention, and the high-performance culture that has made Suffolk a Great Place to Work®. Henson is the lead strategic partner to Suffolk’s team in the areas of employee engagement, professional development, and human resources. She joins the expanding leadership team at Suffolk who have created a collaborative, innovative and vibrant work environment that has resulted in the company being Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® for the past three consecutive years. Maureen’s passion for building relationships, leadership development, employee engagement, and diversity embody Suffolk’s core values and make her the perfect fit for this position and our award-winning workplace,” said Peter Tuffo, president of Suffolk’s Southeast Region.
Remarkable sales records achieved at Gulf Coast International Properties®
Gulf Coast International Properties® is proud to announce Andrew Arreola, LLC, and Taylor Canada, P.A., as Naples #1 team for combined closed sale volume in Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, and Old Naples, as of June 20, 2022. According to Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data, the team have a combined total of $88,440,000 year-to-date in these communities - the most exclusive in Naples, Florida.The record-breaking milestone comes as the high-producing team represented buyers and sellers in eight recent multi-million-dollar transactions. Canada and Arreola share a combined two decades of experience providing luxury real estate advisory services to their clients. Andrew’s first-hand local knowledge of Naples luxury waterfront properties began early as a resident of Gulf Shore Boulevard. His roots stretch as far back as the 1980s and 1990s when his family had a Park Shore family business. Taylor was born and raised in Naples. Involved in his family’s home building and real estate companies in Southwest Florida since the late 1970’s, Canada easily found a fit in the same industry. Both are leading, luxury real estate agents at Gulf Coast International Properties® in Naples. The team specializes in representing clients in Naples most exclusive enclaves.
Maryann Benigno joins the team at Gulf Coast International Properties®
Gulf Coast International Properties® is pleased to announce Maryann Benigno, REALTOR®, has joined the firm. A resident of Naples for the past two years, Maryann originally hails from the Bergen and Sussex County areas of New Jersey. Her muti-faceted finance career has spanned many executive positions including roles in Banking and mortgage lending as Manager of National Lending at Yegen Associates and Regional Manager and Credit Policy Manager for Alliance Funding. She is very accomplished in the areas of commercial and residential loan auditing. Maryann’s finance experience also includes work in Foreign Exchange at CLS Bank in New York City. She has quickly grasped the luxury market in Naples and has a well-established client following.
RE/MAX of the Islands announcements
Les Pendleton was the most productive selling associate at RE/MAX of the Islands in July. He has been a Florida licensed real estate agent since 2003. After being affiliated with another real estate firm on Captiva Island, Les moved his business clientele to RE/MAX in 2018.
RE/MAX of the Islands announced that Realtor Deb Stone was their top associate in June in the listings obtained category. Deb Stone relocated to Sanibel as a full time resident in 1985. After moving to Sanible, Deb performed accounting services for Bailey’s General Store and was the co-owner/operator of Sanibel Travel. Pegge Ford moved to Sanibel in the early 1980’s. She is well known on the islands and was the Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of the Historic Island Inn for 22 years prior to becoming a Realtor.
RE/MAX of the Islands is proud to announce that well-known local Realtor Chuck Bergstrom has joined their company. Originally from Chicago, Chuck Bergstrom started visiting the islands in the late 1970’s. Chuck Bergstrom specializes in the sales and marketing of properties on Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Chuck has become an expert in construction, remodeling and renovation projects. Chuck’s energy, knowledge and enthusiasm for the business combine to provide positive results for his clients.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Briefs
